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Michigan's
Second Regiment Infantry
became engaged in protecting the flank and rear of the brigade from the numerous assaults of the enemy's cavalry, and although several furious charges were made they were gallantly repulsed and the march resumed, reaching Centerville about 11 P. M.
On September 1st the regiment, with its brigade, broke camp at Centerville, marching in the direction of Fairfax Court House, and when about three miles out met the enemy at Chantilly, at 4 P. M., when a severe and bloody engagement took place, continuing until dark, which put an end to the contest the regiment remaining on picket duty on the battlefield until 3A. M. then took up the line of march for Fairfax, arriving there at sunrise.
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